ChaoticMom - fatsecret journalhttp://www.fatsecret.com/member/ChaoticMom/journalChaoticMom's personal weight journalenhttp://www.fatsecret.com/member/ChaoticMom/journalhttp://www.fatsecret.com/static/images/mail/logo.gifChaoticMom - fatsecret journalWed, 21 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMTNot been a good month. So much stuff going ...Not been a good month. So much stuff going on. Almost just gave up. Now I want to try again. This time I'm starting where I left off when I hit my plateau. Maybe I can get past it this time. If not, then I do give up.http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8666665ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8666665#commentsSun, 06 May 2012 21:20:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8666665ChaoticMom's own dietGaining weightHad a bad week. Was so sick of being on the ...Had a bad week. Was so sick of being on the plateau that I just gave up for a while and gained back a few pounds. Then I pulled a muscle in my back and have been in pain bad enough I couldn't work. I stayed in bed most of the last 2 days trying to rest it, so while I didn't exercise any, I also didn't eat very much and I'm back down to 229, so that's nice at least. We're out of slim fasts so we have to get more of those before I can get back on the wagon so to speak. Christopher had lost 13 lbs and then gained back 3, but he seems to lose a lot then gain a little then lose a lot again, so I'm sure he'll get it back off again.http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8266500ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8266500#commentsWed, 11 Apr 2012 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8266500ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryNot a good week. Did try, but life happens ...Not a good week. Did try, but life happens and I haven't worked out as much as I said I would. just twice this week total. I'm on this plateau and I know I have to work twice as hard or more to get past it, and it sucks.http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8140245ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8140245#commentsTue, 03 Apr 2012 06:21:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8140245ChaoticMom's own dietSteady weightI didn't do well yesterday, so I didn't even ...I didn't do well yesterday, so I didn't even record it in my food diary. It was my first day off in what felt like forever. It had been a really long week. I've been stuck on a plateau all week and in fact have gained weight despite cutting calories and working out, though I did lose inches. We had friends over and I made a crockpot chicken taco soup with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream. That wasn't bad, but I ended up having 2 doughnuts and a huge bowl of ice cream and then later, leftovers from the kielbasa and cabbage too. Now I just feel BLAH. I know I ate too much, I am feeling the after effects and I know the scales are going to show how bad I was. I did decide though while I was out shopping before people came over, that I needed a supplement to help get things kickstarted. My metabolism is crap, and the low calories and working out isn't doing anything. So, I got a bottle of Hydroxycut. So, while I was bad today, tomorrow will be a fresh start. Hopefully the pills will help. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8097338ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8097338#commentsSat, 31 Mar 2012 08:32:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8097338ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entrySo glad to see the scale go down again this ...So glad to see the scale go down again this morning. I was worried when it was stuck on the same number for 3 days, but it finally went down, yay! Determined to work out every day this week. Kids are on Spring Break, so I'll get them to go walk with me so they turn into couch potatoes. Christopher is doing great on his weightloss and has lost 11 lbs since we started and already looks amazing. So, it's been a great week 1 of this challenge and first month of my weightloss overall. Hope to keep up this trend and get it off for the summer and keep it off!http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8025676ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8025676#commentsMon, 26 Mar 2012 20:33:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=8025676ChaoticMom's own dietLosing weightSticking to calorie intake and doing wor ...Sticking to calorie intake and doing workouts, and still gained. It must be water. I know it goes up and down all the time, but I'm ready to get below my last lowest weight soon.http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7962073ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7962073#commentsThu, 22 Mar 2012 17:57:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7962073ChaoticMom's own dietGaining weightWas cleaning out closets to make room for ...Was cleaning out closets to make room for summer clothes and found an old pair of my oldest daughter's blue jean capris she left here. They're 17/18's in juniors, and they looked little compared to my big butt jeans, but I tried them on. THEY FIT!!!!!!!http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7932972ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7932972#commentsWed, 21 Mar 2012 04:26:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7932972ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryFirst day of the Spring Fling Challenge, ...First day of the Spring Fling Challenge, and I'm already doing well. It's kind of cheating since I'd gained water weight last week, and it finally dropped off for this morning's weigh-in. Now I have to make sure I keep it off all week. I've done the HIIT workout on schedule so far this week. It's getting a lot easier to do, thankfully. Wondering if I want to get the rest of the MP3s with my spending money allowance this weekend. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7927468ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7927468#commentsTue, 20 Mar 2012 19:28:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7927468ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryToo much stuff going on earlier today to ...Too much stuff going on earlier today to do my workout. It's hard to find 20 minutes to myself in this house! I really cheated on my diet today. Corina baked a chocolate cake and left half of it here. I had 3 pieces! I got back on track tonight at work, and just had a slim fast shake, a small cup of yogurt and an apple for dinner. Now I'm off work and going to do my workout. The kids will just have to make their own lunches. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7896966ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7896966#commentsMon, 19 Mar 2012 07:23:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7896966ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryStayed pretty steady on my weigh in this ...Stayed pretty steady on my weigh in this morning, even after the big workout I had yesterday. BUT! I lost more inches. I'm so glad I decided to keep track of my measurements in a spreadsheet. I wish it had a place for tummy and waist. I remember last year I kept track of my tummy (I called it The Lump then) and I know it was in the upper 40s. Today it's only 42 inches, and I'm already starting to look different from the side. I can't wait til the number on my tummy is a lot smaller than my bust and hips. I *KNOW* I can do this. I am bound and determined to lose 30 lbs by June 23rd which is Corina's wedding day. That would put me at 199lbs, so I'll have finally broken the 200 lb mark! I want to wear an awesome dress and look amazing in it. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7839414ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7839414#commentsThu, 15 Mar 2012 08:52:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7839414ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryJust did the Week 1 workout from losebel ...Just did the Week 1 workout from losebellyfat.com and felt AWESOME that I'd done it! Had to jump right in the shower. Must have sweated off 5 lbs LOL Now lowfat turkey stroganoff with whole wheat pasta and non-fat yogurt sauce, green beans and beets for "lunch". http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7816747ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7816747#commentsTue, 13 Mar 2012 22:46:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7816747ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryWOOHOO! I finally broke into the 220s!!! ...WOOHOO! I finally broke into the 220s!!! Last weighin was 231.6, and this morning I was at 228.8!!! I am so stoked! My husband even remarked my legs look noticeably smaller and when he hugged me he gasped and remarked about how much room is left. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7814744ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7814744#commentsTue, 13 Mar 2012 20:08:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7814744ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryChristopher lost more weight, and I gained ...Christopher lost more weight, and I gained 8/10 of a lb. No biggie, but he's teasing me. Today, I've been too busy or distracted to eat much. i had the 2 shakes and a good dinner, so while my calories are below 1000, I'm going to bed feeling a little hungry, but not giving in and eating carbs right before bed. Maybe it'll kickstart my loss again. Have not done any workouts since Christopher came home. I have to find a time to do them. Got a new MP3 player to listen to the workout music. Hope to use it tomorrow, but he's off work, so who knows. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7803394ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7803394#commentsTue, 13 Mar 2012 08:41:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7803394ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryI have not worked out at all since Chris ...I have not worked out at all since Christopher got back from the trip. He'd only gained 1 lb and has still lost more total than I have. I have lost steadily, but in small amounts the last few days, but it's better than gaining! Clothes fitting a little better. My thighs look somewhat smaller in my bluejeans. MUST get back to my HIIT workouts and finish Week 1 so I can move on. The kids have been inspired by us I think. Rhiannon has started doing the HIIT and situps as well. Bikini season has a lot to do with it I bet. Corina has been watching what she eats and even cut way back on smoking. She's lost 54 lbs total so far. She'd stopped losing for a while, but our challenge spurred her on to get back at it and has lost again. She's almost gotten below 200 and is so excited. I am REALLY hoping I've lost more by morning!http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7784182ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7784182#commentsMon, 12 Mar 2012 08:30:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7784182ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryToday when I weighed myself I had gained ...Today when I weighed myself I had gained about half a pound. I was surprised as I thought sure I'd lost some. It feels like my underwear even fits differently, but I did measurements and hadn't lost any inches either. Oh well. Today I got on the treadmill for 30 minutes before having a shake or anything, just water. Then I realized I didn't start the crockpot, so had nothing ready for dinner, so I ordered delivery. Since I hadn't had a shake, I decided that though it was technically my breakfast, I'd eat with the girls, so I had a little from each tray, a little rice and an egg roll, and wonton soup. I punched all of it into the food journal here. I've had to watch the rest of my meals, so just shakes and I had peanut butter toast and some strawberries. Hoping I can get the lbs to start coming off again. Christopher said he's not been going to the gym at the hotel because it's full of other people and he's self conscious. That's a shame too, but hopefully he'll use this time alone to de-stress and relax at least. Since he's not going to the gym, he can't weigh himself there. Hoping we've both lost by Sunday morning's weigh in. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7739918ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7739918#commentsFri, 09 Mar 2012 06:06:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7739918ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryYesterday morning I had gained (forgot to ...Yesterday morning I had gained (forgot to weigh in here), and so had Christopher. We're pretty sure it was the pasta. We were both really careful about what we ate all day yesterday and stuck to the shakes and watched calories. This morning we'd both lost again. I'm still above what I was before I gained, but it's ok. Tomorrow morning (Wed) Christopher leaves for a business trip, but is taking a 12 pack of shakes with him and says the hotel has a gym, so that's good. I teased him that with the travel card for meals and the hotel breakfast, I'm sure to win the challenge. I'm hoping it just encourages him to try harder while away from home. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7704271ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7704271#commentsWed, 07 Mar 2012 08:22:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7704271ChaoticMom's own dietLosing weightLost another lb afterall, which I was wo ...Lost another lb afterall, which I was worried about. Christopher has lost 7, so I'm doubting I'll win the challenge, but that's ok. He needs the encouragement to keep going. I walked 33 minutes on the treadmill and did 5.5 laps! It said I went 1.37 miles and burned 197 calories. I think it's going to be harder to stick to this diet now that I'm back to work since my lunch time is when they have dinner. So I should do my 2nd slimfast at my dinnertime, but I get so hungry around 1am. EDIT: Well, work's over and I snacked WAY too much. Over 1900 calories today, when I wanted to stay between 1200 and 1500. Oh well, will try again tomorrow.http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7660041ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7660041#commentsMon, 05 Mar 2012 00:57:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7660041ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryToday I went to the mall with 3 of the g ...Today I went to the mall with 3 of the girls. I had a shake before we left and took one with me. It wasn't time to eat when we got to the mall, so I left it in the car. Next time, I'll need a purse big enough to take a shake with me. After getting Rhiannon's eye exam and picking out frames, it was time to eat. We went to the food court and I ordered 2 plates of Japanese food (teriyaki chicken I think for both, one with noodles, one with rice, and one side of zucchini). All 4 of us ate off the two plates while we talked. I don't think I had more than 5 bites total, which may be why the girls were all full and there was still food left on both plates. I told them to eat more so it wasn't wasted (two are still growing afterall), but it felt good knowing I didn't pig out on it like I would normally have. I also had a Diet Pepsi instead of getting Peachie Sweet tea. After the mall, we went to Starbucks and I got a skinny no-fat chai frap with no whip, and got the girls something. When we got home, I had a 2nd shake (a cold one from the fridge). Three hours later, I made a caesar type salad with roasted chicken, and a mug of hot tea with Splenda. Overall, I think I did pretty well on not eating poorly just because I wasn't home, and I didn't spend much on food for the 4 of us either. The Starbucks was expensive of course, but it's a treat we don't get very often, and well worth it. Mmmm. Hoping all the walking I did at the mall counts as exercise, since I didn't have time to do anything else. I can't get on the treadmill while Christopher is asleep. Here's hoping I see more pounds gone tomorrow! http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7647312ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7647312#commentsSun, 04 Mar 2012 05:58:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7647312ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryToday was day 1 of starting over with the ...Today was day 1 of starting over with the slim fast shakes. Christopher and I are both committed and challenging each other. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7632348ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7632348#commentsSat, 03 Mar 2012 04:58:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7632348ChaoticMom's own dietJournal entryOver the last few days, I thought I was ...Over the last few days, I thought I was doing ok, but realized I was eating some things I shouldn't. So, trying to stick more to the plan, but I am also including some dairy. http://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7594972ChaoticMomhttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7594972#commentsThu, 01 Mar 2012 02:49:00 GMThttp://www.fatsecret.com/Default.aspx?pa=memnd&id=7594972The Primal BlueprintJournal entry